Export Control Reminder: Semi-Annual Encryption Reporting Deadline 8/1/19

August 1, 2019, is the deadline for submitting semi-annual reports for certain ENC Restricted encryption items exported or re-exported between January 1 and June 30, 2019, pursuant to paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3)(iii) of License Exception ENC (15 CFR 740.17). The encryption items subject to the semi-annual reporting requirement include:

• Certain network infrastructure items
• Certain encryption source code that is not publicly available
• Items that have been specifically designed, modified, adapted or customized for "government end-users"
• Commodities and software for quantum cryptography
• Cryptanalytic items and items with an open cryptographic interface
• Commodities and software that provide penetration capabilities that are capable of attacking, denying, disrupting or otherwise impairing the use of cyber infrastructure or networks
• Items that perform advanced network vulnerability or digital forensics analysis

If you would like assistance determining whether the EAR's encryption controls or semi-annual reporting requirement apply to your products, please contact a member of our team.

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